Nauru Airlines has announced it will commence direct flights between Brisbane and Palau from 21 May 2024, opening a new non-stop air route to the archipelago nation of over 300 islands in the western Pacific Ocean.
The six-hour flight, operated by Nauru Airlines’ 737-700 and 737-800 aircraft, will depart Brisbane on Tuesdays at 11.30pm, arriving at Palau International Airport on the main island of Babeldaob at 04:30am. Return flights will depart Palau on Wednesdays at 10:30pm, arriving in Brisbane at 05:30am.
“We are extremely excited to introduce an air route directly linking Palau and Australia, opening new opportunities for tourism, cargo and commerce,” Nauru Airlines CEO Brett Gebers said.
“Our Palau Paradise Express service now offers travellers from Australia and the region a more efficient way to reach Palau with streamlined connections from most major capitals.”
Palau, located 1,500 kilometres east of the Philippines, attracts visitors from around the world who seek to explore its pristine waters and experience its unparalleled marine life.
“Palau is a spectacular destination for divers, hikers, birdwatchers, nature lovers, those who love fishing or who simply want to disconnect and visit a place few have been,” said James Blake, Commercial Manager for Nauru Airlines.
“Direct air access to Palau from Australia opens so many opportunities to develop sustainable tourism and we are thrilled to play a supporting role in helping that effort.”
The new service is part of Nauru Airlines’ commitment to provide essential air links to the Pacific region to support the sustainable development of island economies through the promotion of tourism, trade and commerce. It is enabled by the Australia-Pacific Partnerships for Aviation Program (P4A), an Australian Government initiative.
Travellers can book at nauruair.com or through most travel agencies, with launch fares starting from $999 return.
